🏨 Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Tour and Cruise from Cairns Activity - Travel Guide

Great Barrier Reef Scenic Helicopter Tour and Cruise from Cairns


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From $329.85

202 reviews   (4.45)

Price varies by group size

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Pricing Info: Per Person

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Departs: Cairns, Cairns

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Explore the Great Barrier Reef on a half-day or full-day excursion that travels by helicopter and boat so that you can make the most of your time. Choose from three options for your tour of one of the world’s best coral reefs and enjoy snorkeling and scuba diving.

Cruise / Fly is where you travel to the Great Barrier Reef by Boat and return to Cairns by Helicopter.
Fly / Fly is where you travel to and from the Great Barrier Reed by Helicopter
Fly / Cruise is where you travel to the Great Barrier Reef by Helicopter and return to Cairns by Boat.

Admire views of the Great Barrier Reef from your helicopter as you get a multi-angled perspective on one of the world’s top natural wonders.


What's Included

BBQ lunch

Use of Snorkelling equipment

What's Not Included

AU$20per person Environmental Management Charge (EMC) and Fuel Levy is payable direct to the operator on the day of travel

Hotel pickup and drop off

Optional introductory or certified dives, payable direct on travel date (morning cruise only)


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
  • ADULT: Age: 3 - 99

Additional Info

  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.(Please note: This does not include the helicopter flight). All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart co
  • For the Fly/Cruise option you will have a compulsory 20 minute safety briefing before being allowed enter the water, this is part of your two hours out at the reef. It is recommended that you wear swimmers upon check in for this option
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24 -48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Tour and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
  • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.(Please note: This does not include the helicopter flight). All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart co
  • For the Fly/Cruise option you will have a compulsory 20 minute safety briefing before being allowed enter the water, this is part of your two hours out at the reef. It is recommended that you wear swimmers upon check in for this option
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Refunds: Cancellation notice of 48 hours is required for a full refund claim and 24 -48 hours, for a 50% refund claim. No refund applies if booking is cancelled inside 24 hours.
  • Temperature checks for travellers upon arrival
  • Tour and aircraft substitutions are subject to Management and/or pilot discretion, weather, air traffic control and availability
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

For those doing the Cruise and Fly option, this will be your starting point. Check-in at the Reef Fleet Terminal at the Down Under Cruise and Dive desk and then make your way to the boat. Check-in is from 07.15 am to 08.00 am.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Great Barrier Reef
For those doing Cruise and Fly option you will stop at one of our wonderful snorkelling/diving sites on the Great Barrier Reef.

Your second Reef site for the day is Hastings reef. This is where you will join Evolution if you are doing the Fly/Cruise or Fly/Fly option. You will spend approximately 2 hours at this site, enjoy snorkelling or semi-submersible (additional cost), before boarding the boat or helicopter for your trip back to Cairns.

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free


Reviews

Great day at Great Barrior Reef
James_B, 24-11-2022
The helicopter flight was beautiful and my favorite part of the day. The lunch served was fabulous and way too much food! The crew were all lovely and the snorkel was great.
A must to do.
Ray_O, 04-11-2022
Highly recommend this tour. The helicopter ride was fantastic and when you get to the boat the staff are great and helpful .
I would do this again for sure, great experience and again the staff make it more enjoyable .
AAA rating from me.
Splurge and get the chopper home
923cassj, 20-05-2022
Definitely the highlight of the trip retuning to Cairns in a helicopter. The pilot was informative and welcoming. The day trip with Down Under Dive was great. We had awesome weather and the staff were friendly and the food was great. Eddie is a cracker.
First time in a...
Mary_M, 31-03-2022
First time in a helicopter and surpassed all expectations. The viewing of the Great Barrier Reef from the air was fantastic and then snorkeling at the Reef was a very special occasion. Really brings home the importance of conserving this beautiful planet of ours.
if you thinking of taking a cruise there, not worth it
mason_the_big_m, 10-06-2022
We took a flight over the great barrier reef which is better than being stuck on a boat and not seeing the reef properly since its packed with tourists. The Helicopter you could see the shapes the reef would from and see turtles swim. The pilot was very informative on the reef and we learnt all about its formation and the types of fish. When we arrived the reef wasnt as colourful as what people said it was claiming it to be this fairyland but thats because the reef is dying. taking the chopper over the reef seeing one of the greatest wonders of the world from above made the whole thing amazing. we had the full pontoon to ourselves so there was no pushing and shoving to go swimming and very chill. There is a big price change between a cruise and a chopper but if you pick to sail there, the whole reef will be a waist of your time